PEBA
Communications Committee Description
Committee Objectives:
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To add value to a member's
relationship with PEBA by providing information and opportunities to expand
professional knowledge and contacts through the quarterly newsletter and articles/discussions on PEBA’s Linkedin Page.
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To develop a comprehensive
strategy using media to communicate industry/ association news timely and
effectively.
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To assess communication needs and
mechanisms to identify adequacy/deficiencies/improvement opportunities
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To re-evaluate communication
program at least annually for current suitability and effectiveness
Key
Roles & Responsibilities:
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To contribute articles and ideas
to the quarterly newsletter.
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To lead discussions on PEBA’s
LinkedIn Page and post relevant industry news and articles for the PEBA
community.
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To evaluate the media options for
communicating PEBA’s mission for its members.
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Identify process and contacts to
communicate with other Committees to ensure maximum mutual benefit and
effectiveness.
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Assign people to projects and
provide oversight.
Customers:
PEBA
members, WorldatWork, General HR, Benefits, and Compensation community, and
other PEBA committees.
Time
Commitment
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Quarterly, meet to
identify/reconfirm standing newsletter needs, calendar, and delivery
methodology; assign tasks, identify/reevaluate ad hoc communications
process.
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Annually, meet to assess best
practices, reevaluate committee member interests, strengths and redefine
expertise areas.
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Otherwise, as needed to address
ad hoc needs.
Committee Member Profile: Committee Members should. . .
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Value the importance of written
communication, understand various media and communication tools, and be able
to quickly evaluate best medium to obtain communication objective within time
constraints.
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Be comfortable using online media
as a communication tool.
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Have strong writing skills and
the ability to think creatively.
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Understand PEBA, its mission, and
membership..
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Be able willing to work
independently, as well as part of this team, and to interact with other
committees, e.g. Programs, Forum, etc.
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Be flexible and creative!
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Be willing to work within
deadlines. Strict adherence to time lines is imperative, since the
responsiveness of this committee will influence the success of other
committees.
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Have some newsletter, web design
or writing experience, if possible.
Number
on Committee: 10-12
Committee Chairs: Chris Marren, Director of Benefits Consulting at The
Elite Group, and Chris Stanton, Principal, at Stanton Consulting
Interested in volunteering on the Communications Committee? Fill out a
volunteer form!